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Many patients with hypertension adhere poorly to their antihypertensive drug regimens. In this systematic review, investigators summarized the results of 53 qualitative research studies of hypertensive patients' understanding of, and experiences with, hypertension and antihypertensive drugs.
Study participants perceived stress, poor diet, being overweight, family history of hypertension, lack of exercise, alcohol use, hot environment, and other factors as causes of hypertension. Stress also was perceived as a consequence of hypertension. Symptoms that patients associated with hypertension were headache, dizziness, palpitations, sweats, tiredness, neck pain, nausea, chest pain, visual changes, and nervousness; symptoms were thought to be link…